Ron Anderson Ron Anderson, of International Falls MN, 81, son of Clifford and Thelma Anderson, passed away peacefully alongside his family on Tuesday, August 23rd after an 18 year fight with cancer. Celebration of Life will be held between 4-7pm on Tuesday, Aug 30th at the Elks Lodge in downtown International Falls, MN.
Rodney Joseph Kupsc Rodney Joseph Kupsc, age 87, passed away on Friday, July 22nd, 2022, at Rainy Lake Medical Center in International Falls, MN, due to complications after a short battle with cancer. He was born April 25th, 1935, in Cloquet, MN, the first child of Joseph and Anne Katherine (Piikarinen) Kupsc.
MaryNell Gust, 82, of International Falls, MN, died on August 10th, 2022, at The Willows of Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove, MN, from the prolonged effects of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. In hospice care for three weeks prior to her death, MaryNell died peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side.
Debara “Debbie” Joy Hauner, 71, of Littlefork, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family. Debbie was bom on August 19, 1950 in Litchfield, MN.
Arlene Adeline Selsaas died on August 9, 2022, at the age of 97. Arlene Kleppe was born at home in Adrian Minnesota on February 25, 1925.
Jesse Laakkonen, 83, from Orr, Minnesota departed to his heavenly home on August 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his son, Greg in 2018.
Arvid James Leinum, 86, passed away on August 17, 2022, at Miller Dwan in Duluth. Arvid was bom in Ranier, MN on December 13, 1935, and graduated from Falls High School in 1953. After graduation, Arvid worked for the Minnesota Highway Department. He enlisted in the Army from 1954-1957 and was honorably discharged as a Corporal. After returning from the service, Arvid worked for Boise Cascade for approximately 15 years. He also worked for Ballan Furniture laying carpet.
The Rainy Lake Gazette publishes paid obituaries and weddings in its Friday print edition and on its website at www.rainylakegazette.com Send to KKostiuk@cherryroad.com; call 218-231-1555. Option 2 on August 7th, 2022 with his patient, kindhearted and dedicated wife Julia by his side.
A daughter of Rainy Lake, Connie was born July 10, 1946 in Littlefork, MN to Clara and George Finstad of Ranier, Minnesota. She died unexpectedly August 12, 2022 on Finstad Lane in Ranier just 200 hundred feet from where she grew up.
Medical Center after a four year battle with lung cancer. 1947 in the International Falls, Minnesota.